Contraindications of IVF
IVF technology (assisted reproductive technology) is a medical means to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility. However, not all couples are suitable for IVF. The following will introduce the contraindications of IVF from several aspects.
Physical condition contraindication
Some physical conditions may lead to the failure of IVF or may pose risks to mothers and embryos. The following are some common contraindications to physical conditions:
1. Endometriosis: This is a disease in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, which may lead to irregular menstruation, pelvic pain and other problems, and also reduce the success rate of IVF.
2. Uterine malformation: some women have abnormal uterine development, such as bicornical uterus or uterine septum. This situation will affect the implantation and development of embryos, leading to the failure of IVF.
3. Severe adenomyosis: ectopic hyperplasia and thickening of endometrium will reduce the success rate of IVF.
4. Severe hypertension or diabetes: These diseases will increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and pose a threat to maternal and embryonic health.
Contraindications to genital diseases
In addition to some physical conditions, diseases related to reproductive organs may also become contraindications to IVF, such as:
1. Abnormal male reproductive system: sperm quality and quantity will affect the success rate of pregnancy, such as low sperm or complete loss of sperm.
2. Female ovarian dysfunction: low ovarian function, polycystic ovary syndrome and other problems will affect follicular development and egg quality, thereby reducing the success rate of IVF.
3. Ectopic oviduct: Obstruction or abnormal position of oviduct will hinder the combination of egg and sperm, thus affecting the formation of embryo.
Contraindications to chronic diseases
The presence of chronic diseases will increase the risk of IVF, such as:
1. Hepatitis B or C: These viral infections will increase the risk of IVF failure and early abortion.
2. Breast cancer or other malignant tumors: chemotherapy and radiotherapy may affect the health of eggs and embryos, and patients also need to consider the impact of cancer treatment on the mother.
3. Autoimmune diseases: such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., which require long-term use of immunosuppressants, may affect the results of IVF.
Contraindications to psychological and economic factors
In addition to physical health, IVF also needs to consider psychological and economic factors:
1. Mental health status: intimate relationship, emotional stability and mental health problems between couples play an important role in the success rate of IVF and the smooth progress of pregnancy.
2. Economic conditions: IVF is a high cost medical technology, including surgery costs, drug costs and follow-up prenatal and postnatal care costs. If economic conditions are limited, other options may need to be considered.
To sum up, physical condition, reproductive organ disease, chronic disease and psychological and economic factors may all become the contraindications of IVF. Before deciding whether to carry out IVF, the couple should fully communicate with the doctor, understand their own situation, comprehensively consider various factors and make the right decision.
summary
IVF is a medical means to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility. However, not all couples are suitable for IVF. Contraindications mainly include physical conditions, reproductive organ diseases, chronic diseases, and psychological and economic factors. Before deciding whether to carry out IVF, the couple should fully understand their own situation and communicate and evaluate with the doctor.
